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Children RSS Feed from ABC Great Southern2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:33:00 +1100Looming childcare centre closure set to dampen baby boom in rural WA townhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-12/looming-childcare-centre-closure-set-to-dampen-baby-boom/9135528?source=rss
At a time when some regional centres are in decline, one Wheatbelt town is going through a baby boom but families in Dumbleyung may be forced to give up their jobs or leave because of a lack of childcare.Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4763677.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:Child CareCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:Children - PreschoolersAustralia:WA:Dumbleyung 6350Briony Adams will be leaving Dumbleyung's childcare centre in December.Briony Adams will be leaving Dumbleyung's childcare centre in December.ABC News: Mark Bennett: ABC News: Mark Bennett-33.3145 117.7378Outback toilets inspire Daily Bog Blog on boys' trip around Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-04/outback-toilets-inspire-young-boys-daily-bog-blog/8963866?source=rss
Parents know only too well how young children react to toilet talk, so it's no wonder these brothers found the loos fascinating on a family trip.Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4744274.xmlABC Great SouthernnewenglandmidnorthcoastkatherineeyregreatsouthernkimberleyCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:NSW:Pilliga 2388Australia:NSW:Taree 2430Australia:NSW:Upper Lansdowne 2430Australia:NT:Katherine 0850Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Minnipa 5654Australia:SA:Streaky Bay 5680Australia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Halls Creek 6770Concrete CrappaConcrete CrappaSupplied: Meg Norling: Supplied: Meg Norling-31.6833 152.4667Shortage of foster carers in the Great Southern over busy Christmas periodhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-21/shortage-of-foster-carers-in-the-great-southern-over-busy-chris/7046036?source=rss
Community service organisation Wanslea says demand for foster care remains high in the region with the system facing increasing pressure over the holiday season.Mon, 21 Dec 2015 18:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4376721.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Shackleton 6386Video still: Blurred image of young people sitting on a lounge chair - genericVideo still: Blurred image of young people sitting on a lounge chair - genericABC News: ABC News-35.0239 117.8805Domestic violence and family abuse is everyone's business, Great Southern conference hearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-27/domestic-violence-everyones-business-great-southern-conference/6978538?source=rss
Long-term domestic violence survivor Sandra Wolfe says it took a stranger to point out to others that she was being abused.Fri, 27 Nov 2015 08:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201511\4360914.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Domestic Violence:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Women:AllRural:Community Development:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Sandra Wolfe and Merryn BojcunSandra Wolfe and Merryn BojcunABC Great Southern: Karla Arnall: ABC Great Southern: Karla Arnall-35.0239 117.8805Albany hosts inquiry into challenges facing grandparents raising grandkidshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-07/albany-hosts-inquiry-into-challenges-facing/5655142?source=rss
A Senate Standing Committee has arrived in Albany as part of its inquiry into the challenges facing grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4062806.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Carers:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330-35.0239 117.8805Child beauty pageants should be scrutinised over sexualisation concerns, committee recommendshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-27/child-beauty-pageants-to-be-scrutinised-in-wa/5554364?source=rss
Child beauty pageants should be scrutinised as one of several ways to tackle the sexualisation of WA children, a parliamentary report has recommended.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4034656.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernkimberleysouthwestwawheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwaperthCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentHealth:Child Health and Behaviour:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Perth 6000Child beauty pageant star Eden WoodChild beauty pageant star Eden WoodSupplied: -31.9234 115.8834School kids learn lesson in emergency managementhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-17/school-kids-learn-lesson-in-emergency-management/5529358?source=rss
St John Ambulance first aid workers have been visiting primary schools in Western Australia's south to encourage children to overcome the fear of calling for help.Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4026954.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthwestwagreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllAustralia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Cranbrook 6321Australia:WA:Frankland 6396-34.2988 117.5503Plantagenet Shire keen to lift early childhood resultshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-25/plantagenet-shire-keen-to-lift-early-childhood/5343934?source=rss
The Shire of Plantagenet is searching for solutions to what it says is a major early childhood education issue, which has seen it lag behind much of the rest of Australia.Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3971186.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Mount Barker 6324-34.6296 117.6589Country parents fear cost of earlier start to high schoolhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-12/country-parents-question-year-seven-shift-to-high/4423984?source=rss
Parents in country Western Australia say the State Government's move to shift students into high school a year earlier will disadvantage regional families.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3653118.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwaesperancewheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwagreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Katanning 6317-30.2000 122.6167McKenna faces more abuse chargeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-24/mckenna-faces-more-abuse-charges/4032104?source=rss
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3510881.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernperthCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllAustralia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:Perth 6000McKenna faces more abuse chargesMcKenna faces more abuse charges7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAMcKenna faces more abuse chargesThe former warden of a Katanning hostel Dennis McKenna has appeared via a video link in a Perth court to face another 66 child sex abuse charges.-33.6905 117.555Former warden watched boys shower, inquiry toldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-23/hostel-sex-abuse-inquiry-focus-on-northam/4028430?source=rss
An inquiry into systematic sex abuse at state-run hostels in WA has been told Northam hostel warden Roy Wenlock watched boys shower and had them straddle him in their underpants.Wed, 23 May 2012 20:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3509313.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernperthCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:Child CareCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllAustralia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:Northam 6401Australia:WA:Perth 6000HostelHostelABC News: ABC News-31.6505 116.6728Psychologist told to not interfere with hostelhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-27/psychologist-told-to-not-interfere-with-hostel/3856070?source=rss
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3441672.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernperthCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Youth:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllScience and Technology:Psychology:CounsellingAustralia:WA:Katanning 6317Australia:WA:Perth 6000Psychologist told to not interfere with hostelPsychologist told to not interfere with hostel7pm TV News WA: 7pm TV News WAPsychologist told to not interfere with hostelA psychologist has told an inquiry into abuse at a youth hostel in Katanning that she was advised not to counsel students who were staying there.Jake Sturmer-33.6905 117.555WA Government investigates Katanning Hostel abuse claimshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2011/11/18/3370861.htm?source=rss
The Western Australian Government has launched an inquiry into allegations of the sexual abuse of children by a warden of the state-owned Katanning hostel, Dennis John McKenna. McKenna has been jailed for sexually abusing boys under his care at the St Andrew's Hostel in Katanning between 1977 and 1985. The inquiry will be headed by former Supreme Court justice Peter Blaxell.Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3370861.xmlABC Great SoutherngreatsouthernEducation:Teachers:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:WA:AllAustralia:WA:Katanning 6317WA Government investigates Katanning Hostel abuse claimsWA Government investigates Katanning Hostel abuse claimsStateline WA: Stateline WAWA Government investigates Katanning Hostel abuse claimsThe Western Australian Government has launched an inquiry into allegations of the sexual abuse of children by a warden of the state-owned Katanning hostel, Dennis John McKenna. McKenna has been jailed for sexually abusing boys under his care at the St Andrew's Hostel in Katanning between 1977 and 1985. The inquiry will be headed by former Supreme Court justice Peter Blaxell.Jake SturmerGeneration why: foodhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/04/01/3180207.htm?source=rss
The way we eat has changed throughout the generations so would a Generation Y enjoy the food her Baby Boomer parents ate when they were growing up?Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3180207.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwawheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwagreatsouthernLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Generation why: foodThe way we eat has changed throughout the generations so would a Generation Y enjoy the food her Baby Boomer parents ate when they were growing up?Meghan WoodsKent Wang: Meghan WoodsGeneration why: foodThe way we eat has changed throughout the generations so would a Generation Y enjoy the food her Baby Boomer parents ate when they were growing up?Meghan Woods-33.3267 115.6347Generation why: moneyhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/04/01/3180173.htm?source=rss
Generation Y are notoriously bad with money but why?Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:41:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3180173.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwawheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwagreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyBusiness, Economics and Finance:Money and Monetary Policy:AllAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Generation why: moneyGeneration Y are notoriously bad with money but why?Meghan WoodsMartin Kingsley: Meghan WoodsGeneration why: moneyGeneration Y are notoriously bad with money but why?Meghan Woods-33.3267 115.6347Generation why: domestic skillshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/04/01/3180145.htm?source=rss
Have Generation Y women lost the domestic skills their mothers were so good at?Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:19:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3180145.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwawheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwagreatsouthernLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:East Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Generation why: domestic skillsGeneration Y Meghan Woods challenges her Baby Boomer Mother to find out who has the best domestic skills.Meghan Woodsspx20002003: Meghan WoodsGeneration why: domestic skillsGeneration Y Meghan Woods challenges her Baby Boomer Mother to find out who has the best domestic skills.Meghan Woods-33.3267 115.6347Generation why: gameshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/04/01/3179992.htm?source=rss
How the games we play as children have changed throughout the generations.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:36:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3179992.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwawheatbeltgoldfieldsnorthwestwagreatsouthernArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:AgeArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:All AgesArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:ActivitiesArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Art and CreativityArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Board and Card GamesArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Grown UpsArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Memory and PuzzlesArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Thinking GamesArts and Entertainment:Kids Games and Links:Word Or Number GamesCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Karratha Industrial Estate 6714Australia:WA:South Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Generation Why: GamesMarblesMeghan WoodsJoe Mabel: Meghan WoodsGeneration Why: GamesMeghan Woods talks to her father, Trevor, about how the games we play as children have changed throughout the generations.Meghan Woods-33.3267 115.6347Generation why: musichttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/04/01/3180068.htm?source=rss
The music young people listen to these day just isn't the same as it was back in the day.Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:32:00 +0800\xmlcontent\201104\3180068.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastkimberleysouthwestwagoldfieldsnorthwestwagreatsouthernArts and Entertainment:Music:AcousticArts and Entertainment:Music:AmbientArts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and ArtistsArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceArts and Entertainment:Music:ElectronicArts and Entertainment:Music:FolkArts and Entertainment:Music:GrungeArts and Entertainment:Music:Hip HopArts and Entertainment:Music:IndieArts and Entertainment:Music:MetalArts and Entertainment:Music:PopArts and Entertainment:Music:PunkArts and Entertainment:Music:RockCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyArts and Entertainment:Music:GuitarArts and Entertainment:Music:Early MusicArts and Entertainment:Music:Australian ComposersAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Broome 6725Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430Australia:WA:Karratha 6714Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Generation why: musicMeghan Woods talks to her father Trevor about how music has changed throughout the generations.Meghan WoodsFeliciano Guimaraes: Meghan WoodsGeneration why: musicMeghan Woods talks to her father Trevor about how music has changed throughout the generations.Meghan Woods-33.3267 115.6347Mem Fox speaks up for kidshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2008/05/06/2237229.htm?source=rss
We all know the importance of reading to kids from an early age but according to children's author Mem Fox the way you read to kids is just as important. Listen to the interviewTue, 06 May 2008 17:18:00 +0900\xmlcontent\200805\2237229.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastgreatsouthernArts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Mem FoxMem FoxSimon BrownABC Local: Simon Brown-35.0239 117.8805What's good for kids?http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2008/04/30/2231952.htm?source=rss
Dr David Tadj from the Lower Great Southern's Communities for Children Network, Cate Ham from Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre and mother and midwife Jean Maree Hawke talk about the challenges of parenting in the modern age.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:01:00 +0800\xmlcontent\200804\2231952.xmlABC Great SouthernsouthcoastgreatsouthernCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenAustralia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Wagin 6315Dr David Tadj, Cate Ham and Jean Maree Hawke Dr David Tadj who is a member on the board of the Lower Great Southern's Communities for Children Network, Cate Ham from Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood centre and parent Jean Maree Hawke Simon BrownABC Local: Simon BrownSpeak Up For Kids panelDr David Tadj from the Lower Great Southern's Communities for Children Network, Cate Ham from Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre and mother and midwife Jean Maree Hawke talk about the challenges of parenting in the modern age.Andrew Wenzel-35.0239 117.8805